Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
365194

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 605 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364526

Common Names

  • Leucothoe coccinea
  • Scarlet Leucothoe
  • Scarlet leucothoe shrub

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Synonyms

  • Andromeda coccinea Nees [valid]

Description

Leucothoe coccinea (also called Leucothoe, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It prefers dry forests and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leucothoe coccinea is used for ornamental purposes in landscaping and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucothoe coccinea has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucothoe coccinea is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through softwood cuttings taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Leucothoe coccinea

Leucothoe coccinea is native to the southeastern United States, ranging from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. It is typically found in moist woods and along streams.

Leucothoe coccinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucothoe coccinea?

Leucothoe coccinea

What is the common name of Leucothoe coccinea?

Scarlet Leucothoe

What is the natural habitat of Leucothoe coccinea?

Moist, shady forests in the eastern United States

Species in the Leucothoe genus

Leucothoe acuminata, Leucothoe affinis, Leucothoe ambigua, Leucothoe angustifolia, Leucothoe axillaris, Leucothoe bahiensis, Leucothoe breviflora, Leucothoe brevistipes, Leucothoe catesbaei, Leucothoe chapadensis, Leucothoe ciliata, Leucothoe coccinea, Leucothoe cordifolia, Leucothoe cusickii, Leucothoe davisiae, Leucothoe duckei, Leucothoe editorum, Leucothoe floribunda, Leucothoe fontanesiana, Leucothoe glandulosa, Leucothoe grayana, Leucothoe griffithiana, Leucothoe hirta, Leucothoe hispidula, Leucothoe ilicifolia, Leucothoe intermedia, Leucothoe itatiaiae, Leucothoe jamaicensis, Leucothoe katagherensis, Leucothoe keiskei, Leucothoe latifolia, Leucothoe laxiflora, Leucothoe mariana, Leucothoe martii, Leucothoe myrsinifolia, Leucothoe platyphylla, Leucothoe rhomboidalis, Leucothoe Eubotryoides, Leucothoe Paraleucothoe, Leucothoe secunda, Leucothoe spicata, Leucothoe spinulosa, Leucothoe subcanescens, Leucothoe tonkinensis, Leucothoe tschonoskii, Leucothoe walteri,

Species in the Ericaceae family